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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017021407 · 2/13/2017 · Metals USA

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Cranes, unspecified

Employer

Name
Metals USA
Location
305 Peoples Ave, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, 61104
NAICS
339999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 2/13/17, an employee was operating a crane and hook to load material onto a truck. When the employee lowered the crane hook to remove a sheet lifter, the employee's right index finger was pinched and amputated within the D-ring.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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